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Misleading narratives are inflaming tensions between Southern African Development Community and East African Community nations.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

The era of misinformation and disinformation is a global crisis

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

  • Melusi Simelane
3 min read
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
THOUGHTLEADER ELECTIONS 2024

It’s been a wild ride since 1994, but South Africans must keep on voting

Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy

  • Suntosh R Pillay
9 min read
If South Africa truly values the principles of dignity, equality and social justice on which its democracy was founded, then it must ensure that the very people who carried communities through crises are not left behind in the pursuit of reform.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

A moment for responsible active citizenship

Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease

  • Paul Kariuki
2 min read